canesdukegirl BSN, RN

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    What is your policy on giving patient info over the phone?

    canesdukegirl replied to AnnaN5's topic in General Nursing

    I am frequently the charge nurse for a busy OR. Late in the day, I get calls from concerned family members who are asking for an update. I explain to them (in a very sympathetic tone) that privacy...
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    Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    canesdukegirl replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    If this is habitual behavior for them, then they should find themselves in the NM's office to discuss time management skills. Accountability is a MUST. I understand that everything can't always be...
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    Clorox or Peroxide?

    canesdukegirl replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Bleach. I loooove the
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    Night shift -- can you just take it easy, please?

    canesdukegirl replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    ABSO-freakingly-LUTELY!!!!
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    OR nurse salary NYC

    canesdukegirl replied to paul3489's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am SOOO getting
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    How did you know what you wanted to specialize in?

    canesdukegirl replied to coolblue2's topic in General Nursing

    You learn SO much in nursing school, and clincals expose you to many different specialties. I worked as a Unit Clerk on a gyn/onc floor while I was in nursing school. When I was eligible to become a...
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    Is it possible for an OR nurse to become a Nurse Anesthetist?

    canesdukegirl replied to paul3489's topic in General Nursing

    I see the logic in your thinking because OR nurses assist the anesthesia care provider during induction and upon emergence. However, CRNA schools want candidates that have critical care experience....
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    Do you hate doctors?

    canesdukegirl replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    Calling an entire profession "douche bags" and making the statement, "I really hate doctors and Im rethinking my career choice because I dont want to work near these evil cruel people.", doesn't...
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    Do you hate doctors?

    canesdukegirl replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    Seriously? Kicked that sucker in the
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    Do you hate doctors?

    canesdukegirl replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Students

    Good Lord, back up on that yellow brick road, Dorothy! Please, I beg you, do not generalize all docs as hateful and rude. I seriously doubt that the doc even knew that you were a nursing student. He...
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    Need to interview a nurse

    canesdukegirl replied to Shannoncobb1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Y'all, there is no harm in helping. While I agree that we should not WRITE the paper/do homework/finish an assignment for a student, if you have a minute to spare to answer an interview question,...
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    Please help me figure out what happened to my pt

    canesdukegirl replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    VERY nice,
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    did the Dr. have a right to scold this nurse?

    canesdukegirl replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    GreyGull, thanks for posting positive words. Guys, instead of flaming the OP for expressing concern for the nurse that was obviously emotional (granted, the OP did make the assumption that the nurse...
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    Please help me figure out what happened to my pt

    canesdukegirl replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Nerd2- But she had an NG tube...and it was draining. Are you thinking that it could have become
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    Diversity

    canesdukegirl replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey guys, instead of flaming the OP, why don't we dissect down to the root cause of why she feels strongly about this issue? I am having a hard time myself understanding the issue. Perhaps the OP can...
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    Diversity

    canesdukegirl replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Excuse me for being an airhead, but I am failing to understand the dilemma here. Your friend is wanting to work at a hospital where the ethnic makeup of the nursing staff is primarily one...
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    and yet another

    canesdukegirl replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    A needlestick injury is serious. I am surprised that there is no needlestick protocol at your facility. You must get your blood drawn immediately. Don't wait for two weeks. Did you report this injury...
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    My Nursing Career In Six Words

    canesdukegirl replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in Nursing Humor

    There is a fracture. I need to fix it. Sorry, couldn't do it in six words, but this is so
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    Please help me figure out what happened to my pt

    canesdukegirl replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I like Brandy's response. It isn't uncommon for a SBO to perforate, however I would expect the classic signs of sepsis such as tachycardia, hypotension, oliguria and SOB to be apparent during your...
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    Nurses in the path of Hurricane Irene

    canesdukegirl replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    A co-worker hunted me down last year and offered me $200 to take her Christmas shift. She was a single mother of 3. She was almost in tears because she desperately wanted to be at home Christmas...
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    Ever have a patient that "turns" on you?

    canesdukegirl replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Can we edit the scene a bit? Before WWF Grandma spits, she rips off her Posey restraint, throws it down victoriously and then bends over while curling her shaky arms into 'muscle man
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    Ever have a patient that "turns" on you?

    canesdukegirl replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I know that it's not supposed to be funny, because battery is never funny, but the way you described this scene made me spit out my 'Redneck Coffee'! I think it was the description "hx of serious girl...
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    Nurses in the path of Hurricane Irene

    canesdukegirl replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Carol, I don't intend to flame you one bit. I feel ya, girl! Since my hubby is also in the health care industry, he knows that I have to work most holidays. He has a grown son, and I raised my little...
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    Ever have a patient that "turns" on you?

    canesdukegirl replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I remember very vividly the morning that I was taking care of my sweet LOL cancer pt s/p TAH BSO. I had been taking care of her since her admission 2 days prior. She was the typical Southern Belle....
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    How do you like to be acknowledged at work for a good job done

    canesdukegirl replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I find the most rewarding comments to be very subtle...a "thank god you are here" from my co-workers, a "wow, you really worked your butt off today. Thanks for turning this day around" from my...